{"id":2017,"date":"2021-10-19T13:02:47","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T05:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawnjosiah.com\/?p=2017"},"modified":"2021-10-19T13:02:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T05:02:47","slug":"want-to-improve-your-personal-finances-these-economic-indicators-tell-a-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawnjosiah.com\/shawnjosiah\/want-to-improve-your-personal-finances-these-economic-indicators-tell-a-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Want To Improve Your Personal Finances? These Economic Indicators Tell A Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"op3-designer-element\">\n<div data-op3-children=\"1\"><div id=\"op3-element-fAZtGmdK\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"fAZtGmdK\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"section\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Section #fAZtGmdK\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"5\"><div id=\"op3-element-DpqA5nCy\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"DpqA5nCy\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #DpqA5nCy\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-vvmSIz2O\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"vvmSIz2O\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #vvmSIz2O\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"3\"><div id=\"op3-element-m4QdOqD8\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"m4QdOqD8\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #m4QdOqD8\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->Want To Improve Your Personal Finances? These Economic Indicators Tell A Story<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-58NsTnCy\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"58NsTnCy\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"customhtml\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Custom HTML #58NsTnCy\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-custom-html-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-code-html><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1357857881778325\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Before Content - Horizontal -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1357857881778325\" data-ad-slot=\"9570315525\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-xpen6Qq6\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"xpen6Qq6\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #xpen6Qq6\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p>Perhaps, one of the biggest mistakes that is hurting your personal finances and your spending habits is your lack of interest in the status of your local economy. You might argue that these economic indicators should only concern investors and high-profile businessmen. Well, they really are the ones heavily impacted by any sudden change in these economic figures. However, your personal finances can also be affected gradually so better be vigilant on what you can do if the figures are going bad.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Before that let\u2019s define what do we mean by cost of living.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-ZmIBdqSq\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"ZmIBdqSq\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #ZmIBdqSq\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-z4iZBMlB\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"z4iZBMlB\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #z4iZBMlB\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"2\"><div id=\"op3-element-yDtph6v0\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"yDtph6v0\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #yDtph6v0\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->Cost Of Living, How Is It Defined?&nbsp;<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-Mbt9qfPt\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"Mbt9qfPt\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #Mbt9qfPt\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p>You would encounter this term in economic topics and news. From the name itself, it is the price of living and maintaining a certain standard lifestyle. It accounts for the basic expenses of a person such as the expenditures in food, housing, healthcare, taxes, clothing, transportation, utilities, education, and childcare. These are one\u2019s personal finances in terms of necessity, the wants are not yet included. The cost of living is usually calculated and reported by adding all the expenses of a standard household or a normal individual living with a standard lifestyle.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/c\/cost-of-living.asp\">cost of living<\/a> is a powerful measurement of the minimum cost to live in a particular geographical area. The government uses this to determine the appropriate minimum wages, tax rates, social benefits, and the need for any local subsidies.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Take a look at your personal finances and check the cost of living in your locality. You would have an idea of whether or not your income matches the minimum cost of a standard lifestyle to that of yours.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-uwDDaAPn\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"uwDDaAPn\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #uwDDaAPn\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-XeMDYBhB\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"XeMDYBhB\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #XeMDYBhB\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"3\"><div id=\"op3-element-20GYHf88\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"20GYHf88\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #20GYHf88\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->How Will Economic Indicators Help In Personal Finances?<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-BBSZSfJ7\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"BBSZSfJ7\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"customhtml\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Custom HTML #BBSZSfJ7\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-custom-html-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-code-html><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1357857881778325\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1357857881778325\" data-ad-slot=\"3751441233\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-CSX5pb17\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"CSX5pb17\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #CSX5pb17\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p>Here are the most useful economic indicators to watch out for:<\/p><p><b>CPI or Inflation Rates&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the inflation rates or the price increase of a certain product in a certain quantity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rba.gov.au\/education\/resources\/explainers\/inflation-and-its-measurement.html\">Inflation<\/a> is that change in the prices of goods and services that individuals and households usually buy. Your personal finances are heavily affected by this figure.&nbsp;<\/p><p>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.economicshelp.org\/blog\/140824\/economics\/what-are-the-effects-of-a-rise-in-the-inflation-rate\/\">inflation rate is high<\/a>, it means that the prices of essential goods and commodities are high as well. You would notice a change in your personal finances once there is a sharp change in this figure. Those with fixed income are the most likely to be impacted by the sudden increase, since their expenditures would increase as well.<\/p><p><b>Price Of Crude Oil&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/business\/107417968\/higher-price-of-oil-will-impact-household-budgets--can-you-cope\">price of crude oil<\/a> is one of the most volatile economic indicators, and perhaps the one responsible for short-term changes in your personal finances. The direct impact of the price increase of crude oil falls on the businesses of essential goods, but then they shift the burden of the additional cost to the consumers. Transport plays a huge part in delivering these essential goods. However, studies show that the impact on personal finances and household budget is only short-term.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-VN3NucEw\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"VN3NucEw\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"row\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Row #VN3NucEw\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div data-op3-element-container data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\" data-op3-sticky=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-active-desktop=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-tablet=\"1\" data-op3-sticky-active-mobile=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-top-desktop=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-tablet=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-top-mobile=\"0px\" data-op3-sticky-until=\"0\" data-op3-sticky-until-element=\"\"><div data-op3-children=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-desktop-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-tablet-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-op3-stack-columns-mobile-reverse=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-desktop=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-tablet=\"0\" data-op3-wrap-columns-mobile=\"0\"><div id=\"op3-element-UEVhh7CS\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"UEVhh7CS\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"column\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Column #UEVhh7CS\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"1\"><div class=\"op3-column-content op3-background-parent\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-element-container><div data-op3-children=\"3\"><div id=\"op3-element-3wm3w6LV\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"3wm3w6LV\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"headline\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Headline #3wm3w6LV\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-headline-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><h2><!--StartFragment-->Final Thoughts&nbsp;<!--EndFragment--><br><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-fOC3RJBM\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"fOC3RJBM\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"customhtml\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Custom HTML #fOC3RJBM\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-custom-html-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-code-html><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1357857881778325\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1357857881778325\" data-ad-slot=\"8883569796\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"op3-element-OG35lSLq\" class=\"op3-element \" data-op3-uuid=\"OG35lSLq\" data-op3-gid=\"\" data-op3-element-type=\"text\" data-op3-element-spec=\"\" data-op3-element-caption=\"Text Editor #OG35lSLq\" data-op3-code-before=\"\" data-op3-code-after=\"\" data-op-visibility-hidden=\"0\" data-op-element-hidden=\"0\" data-op3-style-id=\"\" data-op3-has-children=\"0\"><div class=\"op3-text-wrapper\" data-op-animation-trigger=\"none\" data-op-animation-style=\"\" data-op-animation-loop=\"0\" data-op-timer-minutes=\"0\" data-op-timer-seconds=\"0\"><div data-op3-contenteditable><p><!--StartFragment-->These macroeconomic indicators are data released by the government to be used by economists and analysts to predict trends and formulate solutions to the problems that the figures might be telling. 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